Nigeria at 65: Questions Linger on Whether Citizens Feel Safer
By Zainab Bakare As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, questions linger on whether citizens feel safer today than in decades past. From the civil war of the 1960s to today’s fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, security remains at the heart of the nation’s struggle for stability. In his Independence Day broadcast, President Bola […]
Nigeria at 65: DG NILDS Urges Citizens to Rekindle Hope for a Stronger Nation
By Julian Osamoto As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on citizens to believe in the country’s future and actively participate in nation-building. Professor Sulaiman made the remarks on Wednesday, October 1, in a felicitatory statement commemorating […]
Nigeria at 65: Tinubu Flags Economic Challenges, Security Concerns
By Julian Osamoto In a national broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the hardships facing Nigerians, while outlining the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy, restore security, and support citizens. Reform Challenges President Tinubu highlighted persistent economic pressures, including high inflation and reliance on past oil revenues, while claiming a […]
Nigeria at 65: Experts Urge People-Focused Reforms to Drive Growth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Economists and business experts have called for consistent, transparent, and people-focused reforms if Nigeria is to build a sustainable economy beyond oil dependence. As Nigeria mark its 65 independence anniversary, Daniel Effah, Senior Business Development Manager at PUPrime Africa, highlighted that while Nigeria’s economy appears diversified, government revenue remains heavily reliant on […]
Nigeria at 65: Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Nigerians to Rekindle Hope
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerians to renew their hope and commitment to nation-building as the country marks 65 years of independence. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu acknowledged Nigeria’s challenges but expressed optimism that the country is steadily […]